- U.S. congressional representative from Maine (1973-1979). U.S. senator from Maine (1979-1997).
- A moderate Republican, he represented Maine as a congressman (1973-1979) and a U.S. Senator (1979-1997).
- Is an author.
- Served as Secretary of Defense under Bill Clinton (1997-2001).
- Was one of the first Republicans in the House to vote in favor of impeaching Richard Nixon.
- Wrote a manuscript titled "Murder in the Senate" and then sold it for about $15,000.
- Chairman/CEO, the Cohen Group.
- Inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame in 2013.
- Served as Best Man at the 1980 wedding of John McCain and Cindy McCain.
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